1 Chronicles 18:16-17
Easy-to-Read Version
16 Zadok and Abimelech were the priests. Zadok was Ahitub’s son, and Abimelech was Abiathar’s son. Shavsha was the scribe. 17 Benaiah was responsible for leading the Kerethites and Pelethites.[a] Benaiah was Jehoiada’s son. And David’s sons were important officials. They served at King David’s side.
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- 1 Chronicles 18:17 Kerethites and Pelethites These were the king’s bodyguards.
1 Chronicles 18:16-17
New International Version
16 Zadok(A) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek[a](B) son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary; 17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;(C) and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.
Footnotes
- 1 Chronicles 18:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate and Syriac (see also 2 Samuel 8:17); most Hebrew manuscripts Abimelek
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